Clark Henry Wells
1822–1888 (age 66)
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Biography
Clark Henry Wells graduated from the Naval Academy and gave decades of steady naval service, rising through the ranks to command squadrons and to oversee operations that helped keep the nation safe during turbulent times.
Even after his retirement, his love for the sea and his concern for young officers endured, and he remained a respected voice for professionalism in the Navy while cherishing the friendships forged on long voyages.